SAN JOSE, Calif. – Caught up in the excitement of yet another touchdown, wide receivers coach Ricky Proehl couldn’t help himself. He looked at the sideline camera during the NFC Championship and screamed, "How you like them no names?"
It was an expression of pure, unbridled pride. Carolina’s wideouts accounted for three touchdowns and 225 total yards in the 49-15 victory over Arizona in the NFC Championship.
A victory made sweeter since Proehl’s group of "no names" have been doubted every step of the way on the road to Super Bowl 50.
Quarterback Cam Newton reminded people of some of the "critiques" this week: "From Ted Ginn, Jr.